Riding Tours

Come and enjoy the strong, sure-footed but first and foremost gentle and friendly Icelandic horse in the beautiful realm of Öræfajökull glacier and Hvannadalshnjúkur, the highest peak in Iceland. We offer short riding tours in Sel which is only 6,4 km east of Skaftafell National park and about 50 km west of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. The tour suits both beginners and experienced riders and we try to arrange the tour to the ability and experience of the rider. We always start inside the pen so the rider can try the horse in a secure area while the rider gets a feeling for the horse and horse and rider get to know each other. We always put safety in the first place! When everybody is ready and feels comfortable an experienced local guide takes you out on the riding tour. For many beginners it takes time to get the balance right so with beginners we start riding on the slowest gait of the horse, the walk, and if and when you are ready to go on faster gaits we do so.

The area is known for its contrasts and diverse landscape. From this short tour you ride through green fields and black, rocky sands, over small creeks and past a big, dark, streamy glacier river and past a small, typical Icelandic forrest. On your one side you have the flat land reaching to the sea far away on the horizon and on the other side you have the mountains with the ice-covered Öræfajökull, the largest active volcano in Iceland (2110 m), towering over them all with its many glacier tongues flowing down the mountain hills.

 

Duration: 75 min-2 hours (riding time, pre-and post tour is around 30 minutes extra)

Group size: Max 7 people

Location: Sel (6,4 km east of Skaftafell National park and 900 meters south of Road 1)

GPS coordinates: N 63°57´46.0″ W 16°52´39.6″

 

Riding Tours 2025

1. The standard tour is around 75 minutes out riding after a short introduction to the horses inside the riding pen. It leads trough the area around the farm, following soft trails & diverse nature with some challenging suprises on the way. We’ll be crossing little creeks and learn how to ride the special gait “tölt” of the icelandic horse. We’ll have an amazing overview towards the glacier area from down the farmland. 🌿
Price 13.500 ISK per person.

2. The two-hour tour will immerse you in the breathtaking beauty of Iceland to a secret viewpoint overlooking Glacier Falljökull. We’ll climb up a rough trail with our horses to discover the best views in Öræfi. We’ll be crossing little creeks and learn how to ride the special gait “tölt” of the icelandic horse. Explore rugged terrains and majestic landscapes on horseback for an unforgettable adventure filled with awe-inspiring natural wonders. 🏔️

Price is 18.000 ISK per person.

 

Included: Riding gear, guidance and safety equipment. And a horse!

Opening hours: May – middle of November 09:00-18:00 Please book in advance via phone or email

For special requests (private tours, longer tours e.g.) please call +354 847 7170 or send an email to info@glacierhorses.is